2018 Dodge Durango Problems & Complaints

Most common 2018 Dodge Durango problems

• Electrical system~29,000 miles
  8737%
• Lights~41,000 miles
  5624%
• Other / not specified~26,000 miles
  3214%
• Engine & cooling~39,000 miles
  2812%
• Brakes~22,000 miles
  2611%
• Seats~76,000 miles
  219%
• Transmission & drivetrain~12,000 miles
  136%
• Fuel & propulsion system~7,000 miles
  115%
• Air bags~6,000 miles
  104%
• Driver assistance~82,000 miles
  104%
• Speed control & acceleration~3,000 miles
  63%
• Suspension~11,000 miles
  63%
• Stability & traction control~7,000 miles
  52%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~16,000 miles
  52%
• Body & structure~29,000 miles
  52%
• Wheels & tires~69,000 miles
  42%
• Steering~10,000 miles
  31%
• Seat belts~6,000 miles
  21%
• Equipment & accessories~49,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 233 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Dodge Durango complaints by model year

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2018 Dodge Durango recalls (5)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2018 Dodge Durango:

What 2018 Dodge Durango owners say

Electrical system all 87 →

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. During the failure, the vehicle had not lost electrical power with the interior lights and instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer on multiple occasions for the same failure and the power train control module, engine mounts, and an unknown wiring harness were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the TIPM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was taken to another dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the TIPM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Lights all 56 →

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that after having the car washed, the racetrack lights and license plate lights became inoperable. There was an abnormal burning odor detected while driving at unknown speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact called the local dealer and was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that a section of the rear light was inoperable. The passenger's side light was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the tail light needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Engine & cooling all 28 →

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a week later, while the vehicle was idling, it was vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the same mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam lobes were worn and needed to be replaced. The mechanic confirmed the findings with the dealer, and it was confirmed that it was a known issue due to the heat treatment to harden the steel not being properly performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under recall or warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. …

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. During the failure, the vehicle had not lost electrical power with the interior lights and instrument cluster illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer on multiple occasions for the same failure and the power train control module, engine mounts, and an unknown wiring harness were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V524000 (Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000.

2018 Dodge Durango engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.